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At Downey Unified, Career Technical Education (CTE) is more than just a class . . . it\u2019s an experience. We bridge the gap between high school and the real world by integrating rigorous academics with high-demand industry skills.<\/p>\n
Whether you are interested in the culinary precision of Food Science or the technical mastery of Welding, our pathways allow you to move beyond the textbook.<\/p>\n
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During this event, you won’t just hear about our programs, you\u2019ll see them live. Explore our specialized labs, view student-led projects, and witness the “experiential process” that makes DUSD students stand out.<\/p>\n
Ready to find your fit?<\/strong> We encourage all students to connect with their academic counselor to discuss which pathway aligns with their passions and goals.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_number_counter title=”Industries” number=”11″ percent_sign=”off” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_font_size=”28px” title_line_height=”0.1em” number_font=”Fira Sans|700|||||||” number_text_color=”#F16539″ number_font_size=”84px” number_line_height=”55px” custom_padding=”||20px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_number_counter][et_pb_number_counter title=”Pathways” number=”23″ percent_sign=”off” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_font_size=”28px” title_line_height=”0.1em” number_font=”Fira Sans|700|||||||” number_text_color=”#F16539″ number_font_size=”84px” number_line_height=”55px” custom_padding=”||20px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_number_counter][et_pb_number_counter title=”Courses” number=”45″ percent_sign=”off” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_font_size=”28px” title_line_height=”0.1em” number_font=”Fira Sans|700|||||||” number_text_color=”#F16539″ number_font_size=”84px” number_line_height=”55px” custom_padding=”||20px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_number_counter][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” bottom_divider_style=”arrow” bottom_divider_color=”#FFCB31″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFCB31″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#1F3A54″ text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”1rem|1rem|1rem|1rem|false|false” border_radii=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 11040 Brookshire Ave<\/strong> This event is for prospective students to receive an overview of the Downey High School experience, focusing on our Career Technical Education programs. The visit will include a brief presentation on academics, student supports, and student life, followed by interest-based campus tours and program stations aligned to students\u2019 pre-submitted interest survey. 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